Rodrigo Chavarria

Rodrigo Chavarria serves as a Purchasing Agent for U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize shore-based infrastructure essential to maritime safety and operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities for facility maintenance, construction, and utility systems, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and resilience requirements. He routinely manages contracts for building exterior work, mechanical systems, and site improvements, aligning acquisitions with the Base’s strategic mission to enhance infrastructure durability against coastal hazards and environmental stressors. Chavarria collaborates with a diverse network of contractors specializing in ship repair, building construction, and landscaping services. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with small and mid-sized firms possessing niche expertise in coastal infrastructure support. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, particularly with contractors experienced in federal facility maintenance and environmental remediation. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Chavarria prioritizes small business participation, with 91.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His approach consistently favors full small business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and locally based firms. This pattern reflects a deliberate alignment with Coast Guard directives to strengthen community resilience through inclusive procurement practices. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), each accounting for 20% of his procurement activity, followed by construction specialties including plumbing, HVAC, and building finishing (NAICS 238220 and 238390). He procures services ranging from marine vessel maintenance to stormwater management and exterior structural upgrades, showcasing deep technical familiarity with federal facility standards and coastal infrastructure demands.